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The origin of the name Quilicura is from the Mapuche language Mapudungun and comes from the words kila meaning three and kura meaning stone. The "Three Stones" are three hills which separate the area and formed the border with Renca.

Some of the new urbanizations of Quilicura. Cerro Renca is in the background.

According to the 2002 census, Quilicura spans an area of 57.5 km2 (22 sq mi) and has 126,518 inhabitants (62,421 men and 64,097 women). Of these, 125,999 (99.6%) lived in urban areas and 519 (0.4%) in rural areas. The population grew by 207.7% (85,397 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.[4] According to the 2012 census preliminary data Quilicura is now home to 203,946 residents.[1]

In 2005 the regional quality of life index was rated at a medium level of 72.53 or 34 out of 52. In 2003 Quilicura's Human Development Index was recorded as 0.782 or 19 out of 341.[5]

In 2011 the average annual household per capita income was rated at US$9,302 (PPP).[6][7] The population below the poverty line was 9.9% in 2011.[6]

Quilicura is located about 12 km from Santiago's international airport and is served by the Américo Vespucio Norte Highway as well as the Pan-American Highway. Transantiago public buses connect Quilicura to the centre of Santiago these run frequently in each direction. A subway line connecting the commune with the rest of Santiago's subway network is expected to be completed by 2017-2018. The current metro station that is closest to Quilicura is Vespucio Norte which is on the Yellow line, it can be reached via the 425 bus from Quilicura.